On behalf of the One Tree Hill fandom
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"Fandom helps to connect people who relate to specific types of stories with others who feel the same level of kinship and understanding."
Laura
Chino Hills, CA
"I love the comfy, tight knit community that one tree hill has, and how much comfort everyone finds in one another."
"I feel so immediately connected to so many other fans and have created lifelong friends with so many of them!"
"The show connects people in a very special way. We are able to bond over this show in many ways like attending conventions and meeting each other, as well as the cast members. It’s a community that supports each other and I’ve met many wonderful people along the way."
Gabby
Long Island, NY
"I see this fandom growing larger than it already is as new fans discover this show through streaming platforms. The show has affected many different generations, so it continues to grow."
"My favorite event was the OTH convention i attended in November. I met so many cast members and made so many new friends. I got to explore the town where the show was filmed and feel as if i were living in an episode."
Abbey
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
"Fandoms can either have positive or negative influences. Thankfully, OTH has a positive influence. You truly just feel loved by the whole community and even the cast of OTH when you get to interact with them!"
"There is truly nothing like One Tree Hill. It teaches you so many life lessons. How to love, how to deal with conflict, and just how to be a friend. Every time I watch it I learn something new. It’s truly a community and people bond over their love of One Tree Hill."
"It has meant so much. I have made life long friends from different parts of the country. Not only do we talk about OTH but we also walk through hard seasons of life together and through really good seasons of life. We have each others back. I’m so thankful for the community that has been built through OTH."
"Chloe travels to Wilmington, North Carolina to meet the cast of One Tree Hill from England."
Chloe
Manchester, UK
"Thank you to the @fwbcharityevents team for hosting such an amazing event, meeting the cast of my favourite show was a once in a lifetime experience and I'll never get over this last week finally to the best group of girls, thank you for welcoming me with open arms, you made travelling alone an absolute dream, here's to next time."
"The show has a special way of connecting with people. It navigates friendships, relationships, family issues, and many more things that we as humans deal with on a daily basis. It relates so much to my own life in many ways & I am just so lucky to be apart of it."
Victoria
Cherryville, North Carolina
"Definitely the FWB Charity Events Convention. It was so surreal getting to be with all of the friends I made along the way all because of a Facebook group and getting to meet all of our favorite people (the cast) in TRIC where they filmed all throughout 9 seasons was so special."
"As cliche as it may sound, it means everything. I wouldn’t have the friendships that I have today without OTH which is so crazy to think about. All of us who have met come from all backgrounds of life and this special show has brought us all together."
Bonnie
New Jersey
"It means so much to me. Even though we all have different backgrounds, we are able to relate in ways that I’ve never experienced with other people."
"The show has something for everyone which has attracted so many different and amazing people. I have found great friends and role models within the show and outside of the show."
"I know my OTH family is there for me at any time no matter where I may be in life."
"The oth fandom has been a lifesaver for me since i started watching in 2015. Since then I have watched the series 13 times, and it’s become such a staple in my life. When I watch the show I feel like I can escape reality and go all the way to the world of Tree Hill, NC."
Jamie
New Jersey
"This show has allowed me to accept some of the trials and tribulations i’ve gone through in my life- and instead of saying “why me?” I can now find comfort."
"Along my oth journey, I have seen the filming locations in person and met the cast and crew, but none of it compares to meeting the lifelong friends I now have, at a fan convention this past fall who have changed my life and couldn’t picture life without them."
"I definitely see this fandom lasting forever and continuing to create special bonds between friends, family members, etc. This show has connected with so many people since it aired and will continue to do so for years to come. As someone who watched the show more recently than others, I can confirm that once you watch - it’s for LIFE."
Rachel
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
"I’ve always been a fandom girl. It’s such a fun way to express myself and meet others who feel the same. Before OTH I never was in a fandom for a show (let’s say), but I’ve always been a huge fan of music etc. I’m so glad my friend Karim made me watch this show because it’s been my whole world ever since."
"It means the world! I tend to feel out of place most of the time but when I’m in my OTH element I feel like I belong and it’s really nice. This show has truly brought me so much joy and excitement."
"It felt like I was in the show at the basketball game, it brought me to tears. It was a dream come true."
Karim
St. Louis, MO
"It's been great being apart of the fandom, I love my sisters."
My senior year of college would not have been what it was without each and every one of these people.
Thank you all so much for participating.
Lots of love.